The Terminator

1984

US

1h 47min

15

Directed by: James Cameron

Written by: James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, William Wisher, Jr

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton

UK release: 11 January 1985

In 2029 machines have all but conquered the planet but a saviour is at hand in the form of a new human leader. The machines respond by sending Schwarzenegger's cyborg back in time to 1984 on a mission to kill the future leader's mother. Inventive, excitingly paced science fiction adventure with a notable performance from Arnie in his first villainous role.